Browsing College of Sports Sciences by Type "Book chapter"
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African continental sporting events and television: A difficult relationship to build
( Edward Elgar Publishing Ltd. , 2024 , Book chapter)The mid-90s witnessed the African mediascape transformation from satellite television to more recently, TV live streaming. The African Confederation of Football (CAF) rapidly embraced the business opportunity provided by ... -
Chapter 12: Sports migration to Gulf Cooperation Council states: the intersection of economic growth and sport development; In Handbook on Sport and Migration Edited by Joseph Maguire, Katie Liston, and Mark Falcous
( Edward Elgar Publishing , 2024 , Book chapter)For the past 20 years or so, a significant influx of professional athletes, sports practitioners, coaches, sport scientists, physical education (PE) teachers, and sports journalists, to name but a few, have arrived in ... -
China’s Comprehensive Engagement with North Africa and Middle East: Economic, Political, and Sports Relations
( Peter Lang Group AG , 2024 , Book chapter)This chapter examines China's historical and evolving engagement with North African and Middle Eastern countries. It focuses specifically on China's involvement in North Africa, highlighting the development of economic ... -
Model of Sport in the Arab World: A European Approach? in The European Model of Sport Myth or Reality? Edited By Borja García, Vanja Smokvina
( Routledge , 2025 , Book chapter)Models of sport in the Arab World are influenced by historical, geographical, demographic, and economic relations, as well as interactions with Europe. The historical dimension can be explained by the colonial past and its ... -
Qatar 2022: FIFA’s Adjustments for the First (Men’s) World Cup in an Arab and Muslim Nation
( Springer Nature , 2025 , Book chapter)The FIFA World Cup in Qatar 2022 presented challenges and opportunities to both the host nation and FIFA, given the specific cultural and social context of hosting this mega-event in the Middle East, in an Arab and Muslim ... -
Unveiling the Social Sustainability of Sport Tourism: Qatar’s Journey as Host of the 2022 FIFA World Cup
( Springer Nature , 2025 , Book chapter)Qatar set ambitious goals by hosting the 2022 FIFA World Cup, a significant moment for the Arab World. Despite facing challenges and criticisms, Qatar demonstrated resilience, turning challenges into opportunities. The ...